West Indies (184/5) secure a thrilling 5-wicket victory over Pakistan (171/7) via the DLS method, leveling the series 1-1 with one match remaining

[Ball Blazer]

Pakistan and the West Indies are set to lock horns in the second ODI of the three-match series on August 10 at 9:30 AM Local, and 6:30 PM PST.

The match will be played at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.

Pakistan defeated the West Indies by five wickets in the series opener, successfully chasing a 281-run target.

Squads:

Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Nawaz, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Haris

West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades, Jewel Andrew, Johann Layne, Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves

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[sweep_shot]

Pakistan should win again.

 

[mon858]

Drop faheem for Nawaz or Abrar. WI cant handle spin that well. Once series is in the bag give all remaining players chance.

 

[Ball Blazer]

I'd go for this XI

1. Saim Ayub
2. Abdullah Shafique
3. Babar Azam
4. Muhammad Rizwan (C)(K)
5. Salman Ali Agha
6. Hassan Nawaz
7. Muhammad Nawaz
8. Hussain Talat
9. Shaheen Afridi
10. Hasan Ali
11. Sufiyan Muqeem

Thoughts?

 

[sweep_shot]

Drop faheem for Nawaz or Abrar. WI cant handle spin that well. Once series is in the bag give all remaining players chance.

Agree.

Faheem is the only weak link in the squad.

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

More than likely Pakistan will be firm favorites to win. However It will be interesting how they face Moti and Chase if the ball remains dry. Babar and Rizwan made them look like quality bowlers. Windies might be able to pull a surprise in the game tomorrow. 89 in the last 10 overs was amazing for a lower ranked Windies team

 

[shamaan]

Fahim out Nawaz in.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Why's the game starting early this time?

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Why's the game starting early this time?

It's a day game that's why I think

 

[RidiculousMan]

It's a day game that's why I think

Because of Pakistani region broadcasters? Because the game is in the same stadium

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Because of Pakistani region broadcasters? Because the game is in the same stadium

All 3 games are at the same stadium

First was a day night the next two are day games.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Looking at the way ball is reversing towards the end with the new rules, I hope this means Rauf & Wasim Jr find a way back into the squad for the next ODI series. Rauf in particular could be quite useful with his pace and yorkers - it's surprising he is not in the squad already to be honest. Looking at the pacers in the squad and there is not a single bowler who can bowl 140+ consistently.

I hope for the next match, they go with Hasan Ali instead of Faheem. At least Hasan Ali might pick up some wickets. Seems funny to me that Hasan Ali & Faheem have identical batting AVG in ODI's but Hasan Ali SR is 117 versus 85 for Faheem. Hasan Ali also has 2 50's versus 1 for Faheem. And yet Faheem is considered some allrounder when he is bad at both batting & bowling. I find it hard to make any sense why Faheem is in the side.

 

[Rana]

Not interested in watching crap players like Babar, Rizwan and Shafique

 

[sweep_shot]

I think Tarouba is a great ground.

I like these 280-290 games.

 

[AZulfi]

Abrar should replace Faheem

Farhan should replace Abdullah (? give him another game) in the second or third game. We need to be bench-ready.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Abrar or Nawaz for Faheem

Even though would've liked Farhan to be given a go in ODI's instead of Shafique but that won't be happening anytime yet.

 

[BouncerGuy]

We should play same team. Maybe we can rest Naseem but I doubt that Pakistan gonna do that...

 

[mominsaigol]

Why's the game starting early this time?

Last game was day/night thats why

 

[RidiculousMan]

Last game was day/night thats why

Why not this as well? Day/Night games bring more crowd

 

[mominsaigol]

Why not this as well? Day/Night games bring more crowd

Ask WI board bro, I seriously do not know what icc or respective boards thought process is now adays

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Day games. Batting first would be a good decision unless there is excessive moisture in the pitch early on

Both teams should be able to get reverse and spin at the back end of the innings with dew out of the picture.

 

[PakPremi]

Lets hope Rizwan and Babar cast another spell like.last match and Pakistan win again.

 

[Rana]

Lets hope Rizwan and Babar cast another spell like.last match and Pakistan win again.

What are they now?

 

[BouncerGuy]

STAY ON TOPIC NOW,

TALK ABOUT THE GAME INSTEAD OF BRINGING IRRELEVANT STUFF

 

[shamaan]

300 is a good score in west Indies.

 

[Rana]

300 is a good score in west Indies.

Just in the West Indies?

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

Had good hot sun yesterday and there is a good chance of that continuing again. Should be an even contest with bat and ball for both teams. Windies could pull a surprise. Pakistan however are clear favorites.

 

[shamaan]

Just in the West Indies?

I think also in Sri Lanka.

 

[BouncerGuy]

I am expecting no change but Want naseem to rest for abrar or nawaz,

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

I am expecting no change but Want naseem to rest for abrar or nawaz,

Naseem bowls crap many times short and wide outside off. A rubbish player like Moti caned him for six and fours.Pace but no brain

 

[Ball Blazer]

Expecting pak to win tonight

 

[mominsaigol]

Wi bowling first. This is going to be a problem.

I expect WI to win today

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

Wi bowling first. This is going to be a problem.

I expect WI to win today

Yes it would be very interesting to see if Pakstan make Moti and Chase appear to be world class bowlers again

 

[RidiculousMan]

Now is the real test of RizBar. There is no target to chase. Only target to set. Can they keep up with modern run rate?

 

[Double Trouble]

Any idea who’s showing the game in the UK

 

[mominsaigol]

Now is the real test of RizBar. There is no target to chase. Only target to set. Can they keep up with modern run rate?

This pitch has shown that chasing is easier. Its a test for the entire batting team as a whole.

 

[Rana]

Oh no an excuse to bat slowly

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

This pitch has shown that chasing is easier. Its a test for the entire batting team as a whole.

But bro i don't fanny west indies against spinners of pakistan with abrar nawaz agha saim that is going to be spin fest.

 

[zahid01]

So nawaz abrar and hassan ali come in some unnecessarily changes why drop moqim

 

[mominsaigol]

But bro i don't fanny west indies against spinners of pakistan with abrar nawaz agha saim that is going to be spin fest.

Won't matter if Pakistan can't post a solid total. The batting is woefully weak without fakhar and Farhan.

Can't rely on Hasan Nawaz forever.

 

[Rana]

So nawaz abrar and hassan ali come in some unnecessarily changes why drop moqim

Rotation policy I guess. But it’s not necessary for the spinner

Moqim needs more game time. He’s developing well.

 

[Rana]

Now is the real test of RizBar. There is no target to chase. Only target to set. Can they keep up with modern run rate?

They’ve already told themselves 250 is enough

 

[zahid01]

I am worried about the pace bowling department hassan ali will go for plenty pakistan need to look beyond these current crop time to gamble on youngsters

 

[Rana]

Shafique
Babar
Rizwan

All in one line up

I feel like doing ulti! Hesson needs to get a grip! This line up isn’t fit to play in South Africa 2027

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

whenever Babar speaks during interviews why does he pass off chapri vibes?

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Why is Naseem rested now ?

He didn't play the T20I series either.

Rested after 1 match?

This guy is way too fragile.

 

[Rana]

Only excited to watch Saim, Nawaz and Talat play

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Why is Naseem rested now ?

He didn't play the T20I series either.

Rested after 1 match?

This guy is way too fragile.

Probably dropped not rested

 

[shah9425]

Good luck boys wrap-up the series today

 

[Inswinging Yorker]

Why is Naseem rested now ?

He didn't play the T20I series either.

Rested after 1 match?

This guy is way too fragile.

THIS MAN BOWLS PURE CRAP PACE + NO BRAIN = RUNS. A crap batsman like moti hit him all over the place

 

[Ball Blazer]

Wi win the toss and elect to bowl

 

[Ball Blazer]

 

[Nikhil_cric]

THIS MAN BOWLS PURE CRAP PACE + NO BRAIN = RUNS. A crap batsman like moti hit him all over the place

Then, PCB should drop him and not play him at all.

He's not going to play too many Test matches either .

 

[adi_62941]

Here comes nawaz again. Sufiyan needs more matches and i am sure he will produce in ODIs also as he haa potential. But this stupid management dont want to give him chances as they want shadab to be back by playing nawaj

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

how is Abdullah Shafique any better than Imam?

 

[Nasty Naz]

Pakistan playing with two specialist fast bowlers in just Shaheen and Hasan Ali. Better hope this is a spin friendly pitch.

Pakistan continue to persist with their strategy of being short on bowlers. Maybe Shadab coming back would help balance out the side better where he could slot in for Talat and then you maintain the batting depth while having another bowling option. We'll see but Pakistan need to find/develop more allrounders.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

how is Abdullah Shafique any better than Imam?

He can play the short ball way better than Imam. But that's about it.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Day games. Batting first would be a good decision unless there is excessive moisture in the pitch early on

Both teams should be able to get reverse and spin at the back end of the innings with dew out of the picture.

Not sure why Hope chose to bowl first. Terrific square drive by Saim.

 

[Rana]

Tuk tuk tuk tuk tuk tuk

 

[Nasty Naz]

Would be nice if Pakistan can start playing aggressive in PP's like other teams and at least challenge themselves to score 60-70 runs. It's strange that Pakistan had more aggressive batting in the PP 2-3 decades ago than now.

 

[Ahmed216]

Dead bat Shafique should not be playing international white ball cricket.
His first intent is to block everything

 

[IAJ]

1(7). I just hate this approach no matter if he ends up with 100(70). But that’s me.

 

[Rana]

Tuk…tuk…

 

[IAJ]

Finally

 

[Rana]

Too scared to loft

 

[Shafi]

How on earth Parchi Shafiq keeps getting selected after 3 consecutive ducks?

 

[Shafi]

1(7). I just hate this approach no matter if he ends up with 100(70). But that’s me.

This guy only suits for test not even in modern days.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Here comes nawaz again. Sufiyan needs more matches and i am sure he will produce in ODIs also as he haa potential. But this stupid management dont want to give him chances as they want shadab to be back by playing nawaj

Hesson can't drop an XI with more than 3 pure bowlers.

 

[Rajdeep]

We need a wicket ASAP....c'mmon.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Some nice classy shots from Saim. Little to no rotation of strike though from either player.

 

[Rana]

How on earth Parchi Shafiq keeps getting selected after 3 consecutive ducks?

Because Rizwan is making sure Sahibzada doesn’t get more limelight and exposure

That’s not in his best interest for T20s

Shafique is no threat to him.

 

[Rana]

Look at these beautiful shots

Can you imagine, Babar and Rizwan were opening in T20s ahead of him?

 

[Shafi]

Because Rizwan is making sure Sahibzada doesn’t get more limelight and exposure

That’s not in his best interest for T20s

Shafique is no threat to him.

Also Shafiq has good connection to play in the team just like M Nawaz and Faheem!!!!

 

[Rana]

@mominsaigol do you remember?

“Saim Ayub, no look, no talent”

 

[Rana]

This series was a perfect opportunity to brood in Farhan and get him ready for SA 2027

He will love the tracks there with the pace and bounce with his fast hands.

Shafique serves no purpose in the long run.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

Also Shafiq has good connection to play in the team just like M Nawaz and Faheem!!!!

Are you out of your mind look at shafiq technique so composed but you always want to cry i guess

 

[sweep_shot]

PAK - 33/0 (6.4 overs).

Solid start.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Saim with 22 runs off 5 deliveries (four 4's & one 6) but has 1 run off his other 23 deliveries. Lots and lots of dots.

Hope the guys can work on some of their strike rotation in the PP.

 

[Rana]

Saim with 22 runs off 5 deliveries (four 4's & one 6) but has 1 run off his other 23 deliveries. Lots and lots of dots.

Hope the guys can work on some of their strike rotation in the PP.

The problem is, what’s the point of rotating when you know you really won’t get the strike back from the other end with a guy intent on blocking?

That’s why Saim is just looking for boundaries. He knows he has to do the scoring.

 

[Rana]

Wrong guy out

Now a marathon of blocking coming up!